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Man City to trigger Lionel Messi release clause?
Man City to trigger Lionel Messi release clause?
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a mega bid of €200m for Barca Superstar Lionel Messi, according to Spanish newspaper El Confidencial.
The record transfer fee would match the Argentine's release clause thus allowing the Citizens to offer a contract to the Legendary striker.
The report claims that Manchester City owner Sheik Mansour is keen on luring Messi to the Etihad and will offer a wage structure worth €25m-a-year.
Manchester City face-off against the Catalans at the Camp Nou in the Champions League next week as they aim to stage a stunning comeback from a 2-0 first-leg deficit.